Use
Lavender oil is produced by steam distillation of freshly cut, flowering tops
of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (Lamiaceae). It is a pale yellow, amber-tinged
liquid with a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous odor on a woody balsamic base.
d2020 0.880–0.890; n20D 1.4580–1.4640; α20D ?11.5 ° to ?7 °; solubility: 1 vol in
max. 2 vol of 75% ethanol; acid value: max. 1; ester value 102.5–165, corresponding
to an ester content calculated as linalyl acetate: 35.8–58%; content
of linalyl acetate by GC: 25–45% (specification for French population lavender oil).lavender oil (Lavandula officinalis) is a fragrance. Lavender oil is considered an all-purpose oil credited with many therapeutic properties, including anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-spasmodic, balancing, energizing, soothing, healing, tonic, and stimulating. In addition, it is said to help clean small wounds after washing and regulate skin functions. It may also have insect-repellent properties. Lavender oil works well on all skin types and produces excellent results when used for oily skin as well as in the treatment of acne, burns (sunburns as well as other superficial and nonextensive types), dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis. Lavender oil is said to normalize any skin type and to stimulate cellular growth and regeneration. When added to other oils, lavender can enhance and balance their effect. Lavender is also claimed to help relieve stress, and as such, is believed to be useful in treating skin problems caused or aggravated by stress. The known use of this oil extends at least to the Roman era, when it was a popular additive to baths. It derived its name from this practice and from the Roman word lavare, meaning to wash. The oil’s main component is linalool acetate; other actives include geraniol, borneol, ocimene, and pinene. Lavender oil is distilled by using the flower tops and stalks. It is generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, and non-irritating.